do you have any hints or tips for me please???...Gran says she might get me a puppy for my next birthday.....
2006-12-22 08:48:26 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It very much depends on which breed of dog you want to get, if you are looking at short haired breeds I wouldn't recommend it really as they won't be able to adapt, if on the other hand you want something like a Labrador then they will adapt really well as will German Shepherds, I keep GSD's and believe me they would be more than happy to sleep in a kennel outside, I have a dog flap in my back door so that they can come and go as they please and often if I look out of my bedroom window in the night 1 or 2 of them will be lying on the back lawn looking up at the stars fortunately they are not barkers so not waking the neighbours!! What you must remember is to start to get a puppy used to sleeping in a kennel you must start in mild weather and I wouldn't advise it until the pup is at least 4 months old, you will have to do it gradually, letting the pup have access to it during the day, you will have to put a good bed in there and it MUST be off the ground and completely out of drafts, use newspaper in the bottom of the bed, quite a good thickness, then 3/4 warm blankets or get some VETBED (that sheepskin type bedding) some people use straw but although we used that in the army I think I would prefer the other 2 options. Have a chat with a local vet to ask for more advise on this. I hope that your puppy will be allowed into your house sometimes (during the day) as dogs need company and it would be very cruel if you weren't going to be able to have it with you for some of the day, I have 4 dogs who live in the house & as I have said they have access to the garden always, if I did buy a kennel at any point, (and I don't intend to) they would ALWAYS have company. I never leave my dogs for more that 4 hours each day!
2006-12-22 20:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by Pawstimes16 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In general, that's a really bad idea. Your puppy needs protection, warmth, love and affection. A kennel typically doesn't supply any of these adequately.
If you live in a gentle climate with no predators and you INSIST on leaving the poor thing outside, be sure that it has a nice warm doghouse that has a good solid roof and walls, no leaks, with soft, insulating bedding (a blanket over a bed of straw works), a high fence that neither the puppy nor any strays or other animals can jump over or dig under, and plenty of water available at all times.
The puppy will cry, whine, and howl in sheer terror. You can help reassure it by wearing a T-shirt to bed for a few nights then wrapping it around a clock (the kind that ticks) and putting it in his doghouse. It will smell like you, and the soft ticking sounds like a heartbeat. This will help to reassure him, but he'll still be terrified as any baby would be, left alone outside all night by itself!
Remember, as stated before, this is NOT recommended for any dog. Dogs are social creatures who need proper care. If you cannot care for a dog properly (and this includes a warm home and nice place to sleep) then you should not get a dog -- I can understand wanting one badly, but the DOG'S needs are important and it is helpless to tell you what it wants.
2006-12-22 09:14:04 · answer #2 · answered by goddessdawnie 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Dogs are pack animals and by segregating it in a kennel by itself, you are asking for more trouble. Behavior problems, destructive tendencies and well, lots more things. Also with out supervision there are chances for your dog to get injured, escape or even get stolen.
Why would you want to keep it out in a kennel? Do you or a family member have allergies? Don't like the dirt or hair in the house? Maybe you should reconsider your reason for wanting a dog. It's a lifetime commitment for a living being.
2006-12-22 09:31:37 · answer #3 · answered by horsenhound 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you should not keep a puppy in an outside kennel. I doubt you will find a breeder willing to sell you one to live like that. Why would you even want a dog if you are going to shut it outside all day long and never see it.
2006-12-22 09:07:06 · answer #4 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
why would you want your dog to sleep outside in a cold kennel? thats just mean. Perhaps your gran is testing you to see if you are kind and caring enough to look after a dog. By asking the question you have failed
2006-12-22 08:52:14 · answer #5 · answered by gina 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Well, see, you don't train a dog to sleep. It just does it. And it will sleep wherever you put it to sleep. So if you put it in an outdoor kennel and leave it there, sooner or later it's going to fall asleep.
However, you should probably rethink this sleeping arrangement. It isn't best for the dog, or your neighbors.
2006-12-22 09:14:13 · answer #6 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dogs are social animals...you'll make him feel like an outcast. If he's got to sleep outside, then just don't get a dog. It would be a very selfish thing to do.
Maybe 'Gran' should try sleeping outside and the dog can have her bed.
2006-12-22 09:04:47 · answer #7 · answered by mikey 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
A dog should always be kept inside esp as a pet. Working dogs only sleep outside, even then its in very good spacious, warm conditions. Don't get a dog unless you can full fill all its needs otherwise its selfish
2006-12-22 10:24:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your dog shouldn't be sleeping outside in a kennel. It's not safe or a number of reasons.
2006-12-22 08:50:07 · answer #9 · answered by lunar_flame 3 · 7⤊ 1⤋
You have to do it in stages. (1) keep the kennel in the house and let your puppy get used to it to sleep in.(2) move the kennel nearthe back door of the house until your pup is used to it where it is. (3) when the weather is warm enough, move the kennel outside t, but near the back door. let you pup get used to it in this place until he will stay in it outside. GOOD LUCK. But do not spoil a puppy, or he will never sleep outside.
2006-12-22 09:05:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋